The TripIt Lounge at SXSW

We’re so excited to be heading back to Austin this year for SXSW, and I’d be lying if I said the TripIt team hasn’t already started dreaming of scrumptious brisket, Austin craft brews, and our TripIt Travel Lounge.

What’s the TripIt Travel Lounge, you ask? Well if you’re headed to SXSW this year, you certainly won’t want to miss it. We’re setting up shop at Four Elements on Congress Avenue, right in the heart of all of the SXSW action, so conference attendees can have a place to relax, recharge (themselves and their devices), and enjoy free Austin-inspired food and drink. We have a whole agenda planned, which you can see below, as well as on our Eventbrite, but we specifically wanted to mention the all-star travel experts who’ll be hanging out with us at the lounge.

On Saturday, you can come hang out with Lee Abbamonte, the youngest American to travel to every country in the world. Yup you read that right: the world! He was such a huge hit at our SXSW travel meet-up last year, we had to bring him back. Come ask him all of your burning travel-related questions, or simply soak up his stories and prepare to be inspired.

On Sunday, swing by the lounge to have brunch with Brian Kelly, who’s also known as The Points Guy. With a name like that, you can bet that you’ll learn a thing or two about maximizing your travel rewards program points. At noon, jetting-setting couple Johnny Jet and Natalie DiScala will be hanging out, offering a “he said, she said” take on how to travel like a Pro.

Be sure to check out the full agenda below, and reserve your spot at the TripIt Travel Lounge on Eventbrite here: http://bit.ly/1EJMQdn

Event Details

Whatever your mood, you’re golden in The TripIt Lounge. Feeling lively? Come refuel on Austin-inspired bites and spirits all while reliving the Golden Age of Travel with some of our favorite globetrotters. Need a break? We’ll help you depart from the action and arrive at relaxation. Recharge yourself and your gadgets in first-class style in our laid-back lounge.

Welcome aboard!

*Please note that capacity is limited and priority admittance will be granted to SXSW badgeholders

Agenda

Saturday March 14th

9:00 – 12:00 Brunch: Join us for a leisurely brunch before you dive into all of the fun that is SXSW. Did we mention it’s free?

12:00 – 2:00 Open Lounge: Need a break from the excitement? Head on over to relax and recharge.

2:00 – 3:00 Meet & Greet with Lee Abbamonte, the youngest American to travel to every country in the world: Have a serious case of wanderlust? Interested in learning about far-flung destinations and one-of-a-kind experiences? Then Lee is your guy. Come ask him all of your burning travel-related questions, or simply soak up his stories and prepare to be inspired.

3:00 – 5:00 Happy Hour & Travel Tweet-Up: Join us for drinks and appetizers as we meet, tweet and talk about all things travel. It’s the perfect time to network with other SXSW attendees who’ve been bitten by the travel bug and chill out before the parties begin.

Sunday March 15th

9:00 – 12:00 Brunch with Brian Kelly, The Points Guy: There’s nothing like a free brunch to get you raring to go for another day of exploring all Austin and SXSW have to offer. Join the TripIt Team and Brian Kelly for a scrumptous brunch while learning how to maximize your travel rewards points.

12:00 – 1:00 Meet & Greet with Johnny Jet & Natalie DiScala: This famous jet-setting couple can tell you just about everything you need to know about having a world-class travel experience. Come hang out with these two and particpate in a friendly “he said, she said” meet and greet for dual points of views on all things travel.

3:00 – 5:00 Happy Hour: Mingle over cocktails and tasty appetizers with other globetrotters—it’s the perfect way to gear up for the evening’s festivities and after-hour fun, while meeting new people and recharging your devices.